MAY 2, 2026 rockin' the river MUSIC & ARt festival
Presented by Restoration154 and Elevated Earth 📍 The Beautiful, Historic Courthouse Square in Elba, Alabama 🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd 🕕 Festival Hours: 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Rockin’ the River is an annual arts and music festival celebrating creativity, original work, and community in the heart of Elba. Held on May 2, 2026, the festival brings together artists, musicians, performers, and families for a full day of meaningful cultural experiences.
Festival Highlights: 🎨 Featured Artists’ Exhibition – An invite-only exhibition highlighting accomplished regional artists
🛍️ Artist’s Alley – A curated marketplace of vetted artisans offering handmade and original works
🎭 Artist Demonstrations – Live, interactive demonstrations throughout the day, including a live courthouse painting by Betty Tyler
🎶 Live Music & Performances – Original music and local performance groups showcasing the talent and spirit of the Wiregrass region
🐐 Petting Zoo – A family favorite presented by Marley Acres
🏃 5K Race – A community run welcoming participants of all experience levels
🖍️ Sidewalk Chalk Competition – Artists of all ages transform downtown sidewalks into colorful works of art
🏛️ Pop-Up Elba History Museum – Presented by the Elba Historic Preservation Alliance, celebrating Elba’s rich history
🎨 Kids Arts & Crafts – Free, hands-on creative activities for children
🖼️ Children’s Art Gallery – Showcasing artwork by young artists and encouraging creativity from an early age
All daytime festival activities are free and open to the public.
AFTER PARTY @ The elba theatre
The celebration continues with an After Party inside The Elba Theatre from 4:00–8:00 p.m., featuring live performances by The Tony Brook Family Band, Mason Lee, and Lil' Jimmy Reed. This ticketed portion of the event has a $10 cover charge and offers an intimate, high-energy finale to the day’s festivities. 📍 The Elba Theatre 🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd 🕕 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 🎶 The Tony Brook Family Band Mason Lee Lil' Jimmy Reed 🎟️ $10 cover charge 🍷 Cash bar available
